• Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.55-69
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• 2004

The purpose of this study is to reduce the side effect of functional health foods. The research is done by in-depth interview method. The nineteen officials who worked in local administration or KFDA(Korea Food & Drug Administration) were interviewed. The questions were asked regarding the current status of consumer reports related to functional health foods, the problems which officials perceived, and the regulations required to reduce the problems. The findings are as follows: 1) the consumers report the side effect of functional health foods to nongovernmental organization. 2) officials feel that the problems are the difficulty in finding the cause of the side effect, unjust sale tactics, deceptive and small-sized manufacturers. and the distorted consumer conception on functional health foods. 3) officials think that improvement on the regulations are required to reduce the problems caused by the side effects. It includes the indication of the ingredient's origin and warnings considering physical conditions, close cowork between administration and nongovernmental organization. introduction of sales license for functional health foods and the increase of the opportunity for consumers to get information and education on functional health foods.

• Journal of Mushroom
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.88-92
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• 2023

In this review, we examine the latest technological developments in the utilization of truffles, a gourmet ingredient reputed to be one of the "world's three greatest delicacies," considering changing global consumption trends. Global demand for truffles is expected to increase steadily, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9% from 2023 to 2030. As truffles are expensive, the demand for truffles is expected to be concentrated in developed countries such as the United States, European countries, and Japan. In Korea, truffles are utilized in various industries, including food, functional foods, and cosmetics. Korean consumer demand for truffles has consistently remained high since 2019, and truffle products have been performing well in the market. Consequently, there exists substantial potential demand for newly developed truffle-related products and technologies. This review aims to provide objective research information through the systematic analysis of patent applications in Korea and internationally, focusing on technologies involving truffles, and can aid in setting directions for research and development.

• Food Science and Industry
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• v.44 no.1
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• pp.59-62
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• 2011

전세계적으로 감염성 질환은 주요한 건강 문제이다. 장내 미생물 균총은 해로운 미생물로부터 숙주를 보호할 뿐 아니라 면역계에 있어서 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 이점이 바로 프로바이오틱스 즉, 건강에 도움을 주며 살아있는 미생물로 정의되는 기본 개념을 탄생시켰다. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG(이하 LGG) 균은 세계적으로 가장 많이 연구된 프로바이오틱스 균종 중 하나로서, 확인된 효능의 대부분은 주로 위장관 질환에 관한 것이다. 몇몇 연구를 통해 급성 수양성 설사의 치료, 항생제 관련 증상의 예방, 그리고 여행자 설사에 대한 LGG균의 효과가 밝혀졌다. LGG균은 소아에서 호흡기 감염의 발생을 줄이거나 그 합병증을 감소시키는 것으로 보인다. 많은 연구를 통해 LGG 균, LC705, 그리고 프로피오니박테리움 PJS균을 모두 포함한 복합 유산균 제제인 $LGG^{(R)}$ Extra가 위장관 불편감을 줄이고 삶의 질을 향상시키는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 LGG균의 사용은 감염성 질병의 관리와 위장관 건강을 얻는데 있어 안전하고 쉬운 방법이라 하겠다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.51 no.6
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• pp.526-537
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify women's osteoporosis knowledge, concerns about osteoporosis factors, and health behavior as well as to examine the relationship between these variables. Methods: The participants were 394 women in the Jeonbuk area. The data were analyzed using a t-test, ANOVA, Duncan test, and hierarchical regression analysis with SPSS v. 24.0. Results: The score for osteoporosis knowledge was 6.21 points out of a possible 12, the score for concern about osteoporosis factors was 26.50 points out of a possible 40. The score for the health behavior was 57.26 points out of a possible 85. The knowledge showed significant differences according age (p < 0.01), income (p < 0.05), education level (p < 0.01), drinking milk in childhood (p < 0.05), health interest (p < 0.05), and osteoporosis information (p < 0.01). The concern showed significant differences according to age (p < 0.001), income (p < 0.05), health interest (p < 0.001), osteoporosis information (p < 0.001), family history of osteoporosis (p < 0.05), and calcium medications (p < 0.001). The health behavior showed significant differences according to age (p < 0.001), income (p < 0.01), drinking milk in childhood (p < 0.05), health interest (p < 0.001), osteoporosis information (p < 0.01), and calcium medications (p < 0.01). Regression analysis showed that the concern about osteoporosis factors was the most influential variable on health behavior, followed by health interest of the subjects, age, and the osteoporosis knowledge. Conclusion: Therefore, it is necessary to consider educational programs on increasing interest in osteoporosis according to the age and health for improving the health behavior to prevent osteoporosis.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.43 no.7
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• pp.1112-1121
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to investigate intake status and recognition of health functional foods by pre- and post-menopausal women in Seoul and Gyeonggi province. Survey questions were administered to 400 women around menopausal period, and data analysis was completed using the SPSS window program. Thirty-three percent of women recognized that they are healthy, and 47.1% of respondents are concerned with maintaining their health. However, respondents showed a low level of knowledge about the definition of menopause and health functional foods. Health concerns of respondents were significantly affected by marital status and level of education (P<0.05). Purchasing and intake of health functional foods was also significantly affected by health concerns and menopause symptoms (P<0.05). Twenty-nine percent of participants had taken health functional foods to prevent disease. However, most of them (85.9%) showed no knowledge of the main components of functional foods. In addition, knowledge associated with menopause and functional foods was affected by the level of education. The respondents' health concern, and thus purchase and intake frequencies of health functional foods, were affected by level of education. 'Effect of functional foods' was a top priority when respondents purchased health functional foods. The respondents answered black bean and pomegranate as foods that relieve menopause symptoms. However, they actually showed high intake frequency of black beans than pomegranate due to the high accessibility of black beans. The results of this study show that educational support for dietary guidelines is needed for middle-aged woman to be healthy after menopause.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.43 no.6
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• pp.916-925
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to compare dietary and lifestyle habits in middle-aged women based on their self-perceived health-related physical fitness (SPF) level as well as investigate the effects of dietary and lifestyle habits on SPF. The study subjects were divided into two groups, 'High' group (${\geq}3.2$, n=64) and 'Low' group (<3.2, n=69), based on average SPF value (3.2). Women in the 'High' group showed a greater lean mass (P<0.05), whereas women in the 'Low' group had higher triglycerides (P<0.05). In analyzing characteristics of lifestyle habits, it was found that the 'High' group showed significantly higher scores for 'vitality level (P<0.001)', 'self-rated health status (P<0.001)', 'regular medical checkups (P<0.05)', and 'regular exercise (P<0.05)'. The average score for dietary habits was significantly high in the 'High' group (P<0.05). Furthermore, ordinary dietary habits showed a significant positive correlation (P<0.001) with SPF in the regression analysis after adjusting for disturbance factors. From these results, ordinary desirable dietary habits were shown to be an important factors having positive effects SPF. Therefore, healthy dietary and lifestyle habits should be practiced to improve the SPF of middle-aged women. For this purpose, related educational programs should be developed for the middle-aged women to take interest in their dietary habits.

• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.297-298
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• 2011

아토피 피부염(atopic dermatitis, AD)은 염증과 소양감을 동반하는 재발성 만성적인 피부질환으로서 심각성이 나날이 커지고 있는 대표적 건강문제이다. 본 연구의 목적은 아토피 피부염을 겪고 있는 대상자를 위하여, 한국전통 식품과 무 유선 인터넷 기반의 맞춤형 영양 관리 시스템을 개발하는 것이다. 신체계측 및 모발 무기질 수치를 입력하면 체질량지수(BMI) 및 내분비, 탄수화물 내응성 등 대사 관련 기능을 판정 받은 후, 이 평가를 기반으로 체내 기능 개선에 적합한 한국 전통 위주의 식품을 추천하며, 동시에 관련 정보, 식품 성분, 요리법 등을 제공하여 대상자 스스로 아토피를 관리할 수 있는 능력을 갖도록 하는 것이다. 결론적으로 본 연구를 통하여 개발된 시스템을 통하여 모바일 사용자들은 장소와 시간의 제약을 받지 않고 어디서나 효과적으로 한국 전통식품 토대의 아토피 피부염 개선을 위한 맞춤형 영양관리를 받을 수 있도록 하였다.

• 월간산업보건
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• s.249
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• pp.37-45
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• 2009

최근 들어 광우병 소고기, 멜라민분유, 식품첨가물 등과 관련한 여러 사건들이 발생하여 대중들에게 식품선택에 있어서 공포와 혼란을 가져왔다. 대기, 수질, 토양, 주거, 식품 등의 환경 영역은 21세기를 살고 있는 우리들에게는 과거 어느 때보다도 더욱 큰 관심을 유발할 뿐만 아니라 실제 인류의 생존에도 중요한 문제가 되고 있다. 올 한해 발생한 여러 환경문제 중 식품환경만큼 대중들의 관심을 촉발한 때는 없었을 정도로 많은 사건들의 연속이었다. 예를 들면, 위의 식품관련 사건 외에도 태안반도의 허베이스피릿호 기름유출사건, 지하철 역사 내의 석면문제, 포장용기 등에서 방출되는 환경호르몬, 휴대폰의 전자파 문제 등과 같은 문제들은 이 땅에 살고 있는 어느 누구도 자유로울 수가 없다. 그러나 사건이 발생할 때마다 정부당국, 기업, 시민단체, 학자 등의 이해당사자들의 의견은 다양한 정보를 넘어 상반되는 입장으로 대중들을 더욱 혼란케 하였다. 본 기고에서는 환경문제를 중심으로 하여 대중들에게 혼란을 유발하는 여러 위해(risk)를 접하면서 대중과 소통하기 위한 원칙들을 제시하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nutrition Society Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.187-187
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• 2002

• Proceedings of the KSCN Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.450.1-450
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• 2001